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A political science and international studies student at UPEI has received FPEIM’s Gilbert C. Bell Memorial Award. Joshua Maduka is a fourth-year honours student with first-class standing. After completing his undergraduate degree, he plans to head to law school and then practise in Canada. “I am looking forward to specializing in international humanitarian law and …

After 24 years as executive director of the Federation of PEI Municipalities, John Dewey plans to retire in early 2025. “FPEIM and municipalities across PEI have benefitted from John’s dedication, his quiet yet dogged persistence, and his advocacy,” said President Bruce MacDougall. “In fact, I have often referred to him as ‘Mr. Municipality’ because of …

The Town of Kensington has won the 2024 Municipal Achievement Award from the Federation of PEI Municipalities. The award recognizes the town’s commitment to improving the quality of life of residents. “The Town of Kensington is a town with a vision,” says Federation President Bruce MacDougall. “Council and staff worked together with residents to create …

PEI’s municipal leaders will gather to learn about conflict resolution, mental health during climate emergencies, and municipal updates during the 2024 FPEIM Semi-Annual Meeting. Hosted by the Rural Municipality of Abram-Village, the meeting takes place Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 am to 3 pm, at Village Musical Acadien. The event will give mayors, councillors, and CAOs …

Women councillors, mayors, and CAOs will have the chance to network, chat, and enjoy strawberry shortcake at the second annual Women Municipal Leaders Summer Social. The Federation of PEI Municipalities will co-host the event with the PEI Coalition for Women in Government Thursday, Aug. 29, 6-8:30 pm, at the O’Leary Community Complex. Participants will have …

A new Municipal Infrastructure Fund (MIF) will help offset the costs of extending municipal infrastructure, so more property is available for housing in municipalities in rural PEI. The Province of PEI and Federation of PEI Municipalities launched the fund in the Town of Kensington today. The subsidy program offers grants of $10,000 to $15,000 per …

A longtime councillor and former mayor of the Town of Kensington has won the Bruce H. Yeo Memorial Award. Councillor Ivan Gallant received the 2024 award at the Federation of PEI Municipalities (FPEIM) Annual General Meeting in the City of Charlottetown. The FPEIM award recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions to municipal government in Prince …

We’re excited to announce the launch of Atlantic Municipal Magazine, Spring/Summer 2024! This issue focusses on housing and population growth – and includes a number of perspectives and initiatives from our PEI municipalities. You can read the online edition here: Atlantic Municipal Magazine Spring/Summer 2024 Physical copies should arrive soon (if they have not already) …